George Johnson

1529 S 170th Ave, Hersey, MI 49639

Plant Summary Information

George Johnson is ranked #36 out of 71 natural gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

George Johnson is comprised of 3 generators and generated 11.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	George Johnson
Utility Name	Wolverine Power Supply Coop
Location	Osceola County, MI
Initial Operation Date	September 1993
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	42.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	498.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,389 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,151 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #109 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #36 out of 71 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	George Johnson (1877)
Plant Address	1529 S 170th Ave, Hersey, MI 49639
Utility	Wolverine Power Supply Coop (20910)
Latitude, Longitude	43.8393, -85.426
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	September 1993
Annual Generation	42.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Muskegon River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Wolverine Power Supply Coop (20910)
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Notes	DTE GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	September 1993
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	25.7 MW
Winter Capacity	30.2 MW
Minimum Load	19 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	25.1 MW
Winter Capacity	29 MW
Minimum Load	19 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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